Description
This Black Bean–Quinoa Bowl is a nutritious and satisfying meal that is easy to put together. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, it’s a perfect option for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Black Bean–Quinoa Bowl:
- 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed
- 2/3 cup cooked quinoa
For the Hummus Dressing:
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Toppings:
- 1/4 medium avocado, diced
- 3 tablespoons pico de gallo
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine Beans and Quinoa: In a bowl, mix ¾ cup beans and ⅔ cup quinoa.
- Prepare Hummus Dressing: In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup hummus and 1 tablespoon lime juice, thinning with water to desired consistency.
- Assemble Bowl: Drizzle the hummus dressing over the beans and quinoa. Top with diced avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
Notes
- Assemble the bowl up to 1 day in advance with dressing on the side.
- To prevent avocado from browning, toss it with lime juice after dicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 612mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 20g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
